No, You're Not Dying

Growing up, the majority of our life is spent with people of the same age - in school, in camp, in sports. It's not really until we enter the working (aka real) world  that we look around and realize...wait a minute, is my new pal someone who could be my mom? Yes, and it's probably a great thing. Today, we're talking about the unexpected benefits of befriending people of different a...

We don't know about you, but stories from the World Cup have taken over our feeds, our brains, and our lives the last few weeks: the tales of Lawrence, KS, the Tartan Army, Cabo Verde's draw, the discovery of ranch dressing, and so much more. And it got us thinking...aside from the actual soccer part (like the insane offside rule which half the time doesn't even make sense when it g...

We're back this week with a listener-requested episode! Thank you to you, listener! For many millennials and Gen Z-ers (is that even what you're called?? idk), social media comes naturally. We know how to use it, what platforms are in, and we can pick up what we don't know quickly. But for the parents of us 20-&-30-something-year-old teenagers, it's not quite as easy. And w...

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger", "When one door closes another door opens", "You're only given the battles that you can handle": Quotes in frames at your local HomeGoods, or things you say to people when they're going through a tough time and you have no idea what else to say? (Or perhaps both)? This week we're talking about platitudes -...

We saw That's The Point Podcast with Kristin and John do an episode on this, so we're doing an episode on this (with our own twist). Today, we're having goof & gab time where we talk about the things we used to be impressed by that no longer impress us, and the things that actually *do* make the cut these days. We talk about everything from the clean-girl aesthetic and needing t...

Cheating is a not-all-that-uncommon occurrence in relationships, but that doesn't make it any less devastating. And if someone cheats, it's normal to think: this is over, leave and never look back. But is it really that simple? Today, we're talking about the complexities of infidelity in a relationship and how to determine if you want to stay with your partner and move forward. We c...

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes...finding everything your partner does kind of annoying and realizing you might actually hate them? Queue the questions: is this normal? Is it just a phase? Is it worth saying anything?  In today's episode, we're talking about how you can go from the adoration of your wedding day to the resentment of everyday life with your partner, and w...

**apologies for a bit of wacky audio today, we accidentally messed up our audio levels while recording oops** Do you have a favorite song that makes you feel powerful? Or maybe one that completely changes your mood, or takes you back to a specific moment in time and suddenly you feel like the person you were then? What about one that you listen to when you're pissed off, or need a good cry? Y...

The third and final episode of the interview series is here! We're picking up right where we left off, at perhaps the most frightening point of all: the aftermath. The interview is over, you're leaving the building, and then you queue up Zendaya's hit song "Replay" because it's time to rethink the entire experience as you make your way home. Today, we discuss why obse...

We're back with Part 2 of our interview series! It's Coronation Day! The interview is tomorrow. You're probably wondering: what do I bring? How early should I get there? Did I prepare enough? Today we're dishing out practical magic (read: advice) on navigating the interview itself, from the moment you start to prepare until you walk out of the building - or slam your laptop shu...

There's nothing quite like getting an interview for a job that you're excited for. You're thrilled! A job is on the horizon! And then comes reality: oh crap, I have an interview to prepare for. Interviewing can bring up issues you're struggling with (hello insecurity and people-pleasing tendencies), and get you caught-up in your own head. Add to that the current job environment...

Perhaps you've recently heard about the Artemis II mission around the moon. And if you haven't, we're here to tell you about it (and by "it", we mean a little bit about the mission and a lot a bit about how it made us think about life and our existence). Not only was it exciting to collectively experience a historical moment that wasn't extra-strength awful, but it al...

What do The Pitt, The Bear, Hacks, and Best Medicine have in common? They're on our list of favorite TV shows, of course! (Some of these should be no surprise, tbh). In today's listener-requested episode, we're taking you through our top shows across streaming services and regular, ol'-fashioned cable: the ones that have taught us something, brought us happiness, and made us lo...

The way success gets talked about is always confusing: on one hand, we should have a big goal we're working towards and if that doesn't get achieved, then we've failed; on the other hand, success is really about the journey (not the destination), and it can exist in other ways - maintaining your values, having a strong work ethic, improving upon your skills and learning something ne...

How exactly does a person go about living their life and maintaining sanity while also constantly consuming news from the world around them that seems all bad, all the time? No clue, but we're trying to figure it out. In today's listener-requested episode (thank you!!), we're discussing how to balance staying informed about the world without burning ourselves out, and how to avoid d...

Whoever said that complaining is bad for you obviously just doesn't get it. It can be funny, a way to vent, and a means of connection - and there doesn't have to be an end goal or solution you're aiming for.  Today, we're chatting about why complaining gets an often undeserved bad rap, how to know when you're taking it too far, when to offer solutions versus when to just l...

Today's episode is brought to you by the first warm day in months and the confusion that comes with daylight savings. We're feeling extra chatty with our highs and lows this week, covering everything from entitled people in parking lots to German restaurants to Harry Styles and yet another meltdown over the Lion King (cue: look, there's a lion, omg).  Then, we recap an experience fr...

Having kids and starting a family can be such an idealized experience: the fun! the adventure! the excitement! But it also is a full-time job with immense responsibility. Add maintaining and running a home, and the pressure on parents rises. Add a working parent (or two), and it increases ten-fold. Inspired by the show All Her Fault, this week we're talking about how to balance raising kids w...

Have you ever pursued the 'bad boy' over the 'nice guy'? The one with a bit of an edge, who you feel cares about you but also really...doesn't? If you have, it's no surprise: among other things, we're taught from a young age that the boys who bully us in school really like us, and we've popularized the enemies to lovers trope in the books, tv, and movies tha...

Some weeks are for relatable advice, and some weeks are...not. When life feels chaotic, sometimes you just have to get out of your head and find joy in what's around you.  Today we're attempting to change our moods and our outlooks by sharing the things we're loving right now - from our morning routines, to favorite pieces of clothing, the coconut water that changed it all, and the...

Today is a very special episode because we are celebrating one year of No, You're Not Dying!! Time has both flown and moved at an exceedingly glacial pace, and we're recapping and reflecting on the last 365 days: what we've learned, what has surprised us, what's been left on the cutting room floor, and what we hope for the next year. In the spirit of our podcasting anniversary,...

This week we're having an honest conversation around body image in a time where it seems like everyone is getting smaller. We're sharing our thoughts on the shift from 'health at every size' to 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels' and the whiplash that comes with it, the fundamental misconception that it's everyone's goal to lose weight, and how we place...

This week, we were inspired by a video we saw from @sarahcha.d on Instagram where she mentioned that we are all one step away from being unable to afford food. It got us thinking about our own vulnerabilities, the fragility of life, and how that awareness promotes empathy. We dig into why people distance and create an 'other' mentality when they want to avoid difficult things, how we tak...

If you’ve seen the Hulu show Tell Me Lies, you know that the characters range from bad-decision-makers to straight-up-evil. And every episode, you think ‘it can’t possibly get worse’ - and then it does. So, I wanted to get Dr. Beth’s take. In today’s bonus episode, we’re doing a recap of the first four episodes of Season 3, covering the craziest moments (in our opinions) so far. Then, we’re diving...

This week's episode kicks off with a harrowing tale of a snowy drive gone awry (wear your seatbelts, folks!), followed by another ~unfiltered thoughts~ segment on: protein coffee (gross), cybertrucks (ew), grocery store hauls (acceptable for Trader Joe's only), and self-checkout kiosks (hate). Then, we're diving into the concept of not being okay with not knowing something. Have you...